One of the biggest pregnancy stimuli is to feel the baby moving - at least until the night starts to keep you awake. Although obese mothers have a higher risk of multiple complications during pregnancy, there is no scientific evidence that if you are obese, you will find that the mother who is thinner feels that the fetus is moving later or not so strongly. If you have concerns about the amount of fetal activity or reduced fetal movement, please consult your doctor.
Normal exercise
Most women begin to feel fetal movement between 18 and 20 weeks of pregnancy when the fetus becomes large enough and strong enough to start hitting the uterine wall. Early fetal movements feel more like bubbles than kicks; the first time a mother may completely miss these early movements, and experienced mothers may recognize them at an early stage. Some women do not feel exercise until about 25 weeks of pregnancy. The location of the placenta may vary. The front placenta that grows in the abdomen of the uterus may absorb some kicks, thereby reducing exercise.
Cognition
It is widely believed that women who are overweight or obese feel less fetal movement than women of normal weight. Although obese women may feel less external fetal movement, when she puts her hand on the abdomen, she can still feel fetal movement inside the uterus. In fetal monitoring, including hearing fetal heartbeats in early pregnancy, it may be more difficult in obese women.
Research
There is very little research on the movement of obese women about the fetus. A British study published in the British Medical Journal in 1979 found that maternal weight was not associated with fetal motor perception. The study also found no correlation between the number of pregnancies or placental position. However, this study is small and includes only 20 women. An Australian article published in the July 2009 issue of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology pointed out that the lack of evidence on whether these factors affect fetal movement recognition. Another British Medical Journal report published in December 2006 stated that obese women may feel less fetal movement, but did not provide data to confirm this claim.
Follow
Some babies move more than other babies, even in the womb. It is important to recognize the changes in the baby's normal pattern. According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology in September 2007, obese womenThe death rate is twice as high as that of normal weight women. A decrease in fetal movement may indicate fetal distress. If you notice a change in your baby's normal activities, please let your doctor know immediately. He can order a fetal test to determine the health of your baby. Many doctors recommend keeping a kick map after the 28th week of pregnancy. To do this, stand by your side and record the time you feel 10 kicks. You should feel 10 kicks in two hours. If you don't, please check back later in the day. If you still don't feel 10 movements in two hours, tell your doctor now, the American Pregnancy Association recommends.
